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A grand masked ball was held by Lord and Lady Capulet at their house in Verona. Guests have reported of overhearing Tybalt Capulet talking to Lord Capulet about a Montague that was unexpectedly sighted at this fete. It is said by another guest that they heard Tybalt Capulet talk about Romeo Montague, “Now, by the honor of our family, I do not consider it a crime to kill him.” It is also reported that Lord Capulet tried to calm down Tybalt Capulet but he vowed to revenge Romeo’s intrusion the next day. It is said that the very next day Benvolio and Mercutio, both part of the Montague family, were out walking in the streets of Verona. They were confronted by Tybalt Capulet who asked where Romeo was. It has not yet been confirmed the conversation that went on between Mercutio Montague and Tybalt Capulet. A resident of Verona watching this scene says that Romeo Montague showed up when Mercutio and Tybalt drawled their swords. Romeo tried to separate the two of them but Tybalt stabbed Mercutio right under Romeo’s arm! Tybalt then fled from the scene and left Mercutio severely wounded. It is said that Tybalt stabbed Mercutio to have Romeo avenge his friend’s death. As Mercutio dies he shouts his last words, “They’ve turned me into food for worms. I’m done for. Curse your families!” Romeo avenges Tybalt and kills him. Benvolio tells Romeo to flee the scene quickly. Both families are dealing with much grief. As the Capulet and Montague families arrive Benvolio tells what happened. Lady Capulet refuses to believe it and calls Benvolio a liar. Romeo has yet to be seen but has received the banishment as the punishment for slaying Tybalt. The Nurse of Juliet Capulet informs us that Juliet has not stopped crying since she heard the news of her cousin’s death. Many are saddened by theses deaths. It’s another act of hatred between these families. How long will it go on?